Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Jun 20, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
- Academic Year 2026-2027
Campus language
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Showing 13 of 13 terms
A
- Andrews
- Boarding house named after Dorothy Andrews, a former Lady Warden.
F
- Frances Baines
- Boarding house named after Frances Baines, a former Lady Warden.
I
- IEB
- Independent Examinations Board, the body that governs the school's academic curriculum and assessments.
M
- Macrorie
- Boarding house named after Bishop Macrorie, the school's founder.
- Marianne Browne
- Boarding house named after Marianne Browne, a former Lady Warden.
- Mollie Stone
- Boarding house named after Mollie Kate Stone, a former Lady Warden.
O
- Old Girls
- The traditional term used to refer to the school's alumnae.
R
- Res Non Verba
- The school motto ('Deeds not Words'), often cited as a guiding principle by students.
S
- SCA
- Student Christian Association, a prominent student-led religious organization on campus.
- Stannians
- The collective name for current students and alumnae of the school.
T
- The Bubble
- Slang for the isolated and safe environment of the Hilton campus community.
- The Mitre
- The school shop and cafe, frequently used by students for snacks and social meals outside the main dining hall.
U
- Usherwood
- Boarding house named after Miss Usherwood, a former Lady Warden.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Matric Ball
- The major formal dance and milestone event for Grade 12 (Matric) students.
- The Chapel
- The central place of worship and a key venue for school gatherings.
- The Mitre
- The building housing the school shop and cafe social hub.
- The Mitre
- The primary location for students to purchase uniforms, stationery, and daily snacks.
- The San
- The Sanatorium, the campus health and wellness center.
- The San
- The go-to location for medical assistance, rest, or consultations with the school nurse.
- White Dress
- The traditional attire required for students attending the annual Matric Ball.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Sep 8, 2026 – Jun 20, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 13 approved campus terms and 7 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.